When Approval Management Meets Instant Messaging
Modern businesses face two critical challenges: moving decisions forward quickly and keeping stakeholders informed in real time. ApproveThis delivers structured approval workflows, while Quriiri powers instant SMS communications. Together through Zapier, they create a system where approvals trigger notifications and incoming messages kickstart decision processes – all without manual intervention.
This integration isn't about adding more software to your stack. It's about connecting two specialized tools to eliminate bottlenecks in high-velocity industries. Consider that 64% of professionals report delayed approvals impact customer satisfaction (Gartner). Now imagine automatically converting SMS inquiries into tracked approval requests, or sending decision updates via text to field teams without logins. That's the operational shift this integration enables.
Core Capabilities: What Each Platform Brings
ApproveThis Strengths
Beyond basic approval routing, ApproveThis provides:
- Monetary thresholds that auto-approve small expenses but escalate larger requests
- Backup approvers that activate automatically during vacations
- Real-time calculations in request forms (e.g., automatically adding tax to purchase totals)
Quriiri Advantages
More than SMS blasts, Quriiri enables:
- Two-way messaging workflows with automated replies
- Channel switching (SMS to email fallback if undelivered)
- Compliance tracking for regulated industries
Three Strategic Use Cases Across Industries
1. Field Service Management
A HVAC company receives 50+ daily SMS requests for emergency repairs. Their Zapier integration:
1. Quriiri detects keywords like "URGENT" in incoming texts
2. ApproveThis creates a priority approval with cost estimates
3. Managers approve via email/SMS in <90 seconds
4. Quriiri auto-responds to customer with dispatch ETA
Key Benefit: Reduces emergency response time from 4 hours to 12 minutes by removing backoffice handoffs.
2. Healthcare Patient Approvals
A clinic needs HIPAA-compliant consent management:
1. Patients text "CONSENT [Procedure Code]" to Quriiri number
2. ApproveThis routes to correct physician group
3. Doctors review via secure email approval
4. Quriiri sends encrypted confirmation with pre-op instructions
Key Benefit: Maintains compliance while allowing patients to initiate approvals via familiar SMS.
3. Retail Inventory Requests
Store managers at a clothing chain:
1. Text "RESTOCK [Style#] [Qty]" to Quriiri
2. ApproveThis checks against budget thresholds
3. Auto-approves under $500, escalates larger orders
4. SMS confirmation sent with delivery dates
Key Benefit: Eliminates 3-day email chains for routine inventory decisions.
Technical Setup Made Simple
Using Zapier, connect ApproveThis and Quriiri in 15 minutes:
1. In Zapier, choose Quriiri trigger (new SMS received)
2. Map key data points to ApproveThis request fields
3. Set up approval rules in ApproveThis dashboard
4. Test with live SMS to confirm routing
Critical Note: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-populate cost estimates or compliance checks based on SMS content.
Department-Specific Benefits
Operations Teams
Cut approval cycle times by 78% (based on 2023 customer data) by removing app-switching. Field staff get SMS updates without needing ApproveThis logins.
Marketing Departments
Launch SMS campaigns faster with legal/compliance approvals baked into Quriiri workflows. Automatic archiving provides audit trails for regulators.
Finance Leaders
Enforce spending policies through ApproveThis thresholds while receiving SMS alerts for high-value exceptions. Real-time visibility into committed spend.
Why This Integration Becomes Indispensable
Unlike basic notification tools, this pairing creates a decision-making loop:
Inbound SMS → Tracked Approval → Auditable Decision → Proactive Update
Example: A construction PM texts "OVERTIME REQUEST 12hrs $2,400" to Quriiri. ApproveThis routes it with cost calculations. The CFO approves via email. Quriiri automatically texts the crew "APPROVED - Clock in at 6AM". Total handling time: 4 minutes.
Getting Started
1. Register for ApproveThis (14-day trial)
2. Set Up Quriiri SMS Numbers
3. Connect via Zapier using triggers shown above
Pro Tip: Start with a single workflow (e.g. travel request approvals) before scaling to complex use cases.
The Bottom Line
ApproveThis and Quriiri solve different but complementary problems. Together, they enable organizations to:
- Convert unstructured SMS into auditable workflows
- Meet stakeholders where they are (email/SMS)
- Maintain policy control without slowing operations
For teams drowning in approval delays or SMS chaos, this integration isn't just convenient – it's transformative. The real magic happens when approval outcomes automatically trigger the next business action, creating self-executing processes that free teams for high-value work.
Take the Next Step
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Best Approval Workflows for Quriiri
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Quriiri
Create approval requests for new SMS messages
When a new SMS message is received via Quriiri, this integration creates an approval request in ApproveThis to manage decision workflows. It streamlines routing SMS details for approval. *Note: Ensure that your ApproveThis workflow is configured to handle SMS data appropriately.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Receive Message
Triggers when a message is received to a defined number.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Send SMS messages for new approval requests
When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, this integration sends SMS notifications via Quriiri to alert team members. It ensures that stakeholders receive timely updates on pending decisions.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Send Message
Sends an SMS message to a mobile number.
Send SMS messages when approvals complete
Upon completion of an approval workflow in ApproveThis, this integration sends an SMS update via Quriiri to notify decision makers. It keeps your team informed on request outcomes.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Send Message
Sends an SMS message to a mobile number.
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